Why is this rated so low? This deserves far more than a 7.5 rating. Every episode was engaging. There were no slow moments. It was paced just right. The mysteries were really interesting. And the characters had great chemistry with each other, not just the main three but the entire broadcasting team in the drama.
If this was because of Nagano Mei's scandal, I just wished ppl would separate that from the work. Everyone involved did such a good job.
In addition, shoutout to Kimura Tatsunari for playing the fruity 💅 video editor. I loved watching him when he's on-screen lol
Overall, this is the best 2025 jdrama for me so far.
sad to say that this was mid. i usually tend to have an open mind when watching dramas with weird premise. but this one just disappointed me.
first of all, i'm surprised at how the sensei did not encounter posible consequences of being with a student. then we never even got to know the other characters outside of sahara and toki's romantic circle. we only got to know abt nekoto. also, after the conflict between the todo brothers got resolved, we never got to see them again aside from that cafe scene. we never even got to see more of their relationship. we also never got an arc of the friend who did the part time jobs.
i can't even say that they did this with the intent of just milking money off of fanservice. like, are the mune-kyun moments in the room with us rn?
During the first few episodes, it will get you thinking that it's just romcom. But as you get towards the middle, you get attached to the characters. Which makes the ending heartwarming and emotional. I first watched Ep 1 last 2022 because I thought it wasn't for me. Fast forward to 2025, I decided to go back to this and binge it. I'm so glad I did. The reason I enjoyed it this time may be because I'm slightly different from back then and am in a different place in life. I'm not sure. But regardless, this was a masterpiece. Anyone thinking about watching this definitely should. It may not have much romantic scenes, but you'll still enjoy what the drama has to offer. On a sidenote, mangaka ML is really handsome.
I like how the underlying message in this is that it's how you affect the people around you that matters. Because it'll be your support system as you work hard towards your dreams.
Am I the only one who likes S2 better than S1? There are tons more and even better 胸キュン moments than S1. I also love how we get to explore the second couple's story as well.
I pray that the time will come when Kirino can safely re unlock her pandora's box and unleash herself out into the world - which is what I would say if Kirino didn't get the ending that he did. It's so sad that that's the kind of reality a lot of ppl are forced to choose to go through. I guess I just have to mourn the loss of who she essentially is.
Rather than a love story, i think this movie is about the story of our characters dealing with grief. The ones in Kobe (as well as female Itsuki) dealing with the loss of Itsuki (the male one) and the folks in Otaru dealing with the loss of female Itsuki's dad.
I didn't cry like most of those who've watched it, but I do think the story is beautiful and the cinematography even more.
The whole time I was binging the drama, I was engrossed by the story. I love our main characters so much, especially Ryo. Found her to be the most relatable. Glad she got a happy ending that is true to herself.
I love this so so so much!! They're both so cute and the kissing scenes are so cute.
If you're into watching character development by seeing a couple's relationship blossom, then this is for you. I just love how they're both so supportive of each other. There is also healthy communication between the two. Again, I love it so so so much.
I'm surprised that younger bro is the main male lead instead of the older bro. Anyways, Yamashita Coki stood out the most for me. He's too good with these "kyun" moments.
I know that this show has a really weird premise, so I'm glad that this is all just fiction. I think, as a guilty pleasure, it's okay as it is.
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If this was because of Nagano Mei's scandal, I just wished ppl would separate that from the work. Everyone involved did such a good job.
In addition, shoutout to Kimura Tatsunari for playing the fruity 💅 video editor. I loved watching him when he's on-screen lol
Overall, this is the best 2025 jdrama for me so far.
With that though, I have to say the acting from the main leads did a lot of heavy lifting, especially Sekoguchi Ryo.
first of all, i'm surprised at how the sensei did not encounter posible consequences of being with a student. then we never even got to know the other characters outside of sahara and toki's romantic circle. we only got to know abt nekoto. also, after the conflict between the todo brothers got resolved, we never got to see them again aside from that cafe scene. we never even got to see more of their relationship. we also never got an arc of the friend who did the part time jobs.
i can't even say that they did this with the intent of just milking money off of fanservice. like, are the mune-kyun moments in the room with us rn?
overall, wouldn't recommend.
I like how the underlying message in this is that it's how you affect the people around you that matters. Because it'll be your support system as you work hard towards your dreams.
I didn't cry like most of those who've watched it, but I do think the story is beautiful and the cinematography even more.
If you're into watching character development by seeing a couple's relationship blossom, then this is for you. I just love how they're both so supportive of each other. There is also healthy communication between the two. Again, I love it so so so much.
I know that this show has a really weird premise, so I'm glad that this is all just fiction. I think, as a guilty pleasure, it's okay as it is.
• Oike's mother's change of heart was sudden